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BJ Fogg
The Small Changes That Change Everything
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Tiny Habits
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Creating positive change can be easy, but it requires a new approach.
Everyone wants to make changes. Some folks strive to lead healthier lives and get in shape; others focus on becoming more productive or finding outlets for their creativity. But the stream of media reports on rising obesity levels, sleeplessness, and job dissatisfaction show that something is wrong. They suggest there’s a sizable gap between what we want to do and what we actually do. Typically, we believe that this disconnect is due to a lack of willpower on our part. But that’s not true.
So here’s the key message in this blink: Creating positive change can be easy, but it requires a new approach.
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Introduction
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Creating positive change can be easy, but it requires a new approach.
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If you want meaningful long-term change, start small.
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Three key variables drive human behavior – motivation, ability, and prompts.
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Motivation may suffice for one-off feats, but it’s not enough for sustained change.
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The easier a habit is, the higher the chances that you’ll adopt it.
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You can design prompts to trigger your own desired behaviors.
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When designing your action prompts, consider location, frequency, and theme.
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What is Tiny Habits about?
Tiny Habits (2019) is a meditation on the virtues of not biting off more than you can chew. If you want to make positive changes stick, behavioral analyst BJ Fogg argues, you have to think small. Want to get in shape? Start with two pushups a day. Want to become more mindful? Take a yoga breath every time you close your car door. These “tiny habits” set the bar low, which means it’s easier to incorporate them into your existing routine. Over time, however, they rewire your brain and make virtuous habits as automatic as brewing a cup of coffee in the morning.
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Write this phrase on a small piece of paper: I change best by feeling good, not by feeling bad.
—BJ Fogg
Who should read Tiny Habits?
- Would-be world-beaters looking for innovative hacks
- Anyone struggling to stick to their New Year’s resolutions
- People interested in self-improvement and the science behind habits
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